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Thumbs up for new bus depot
A BUS depot in Eastcott which provoked complaints about late-night noise and light pollution is set to be replaced with a new facility across town. Stagecoach has operated at the site, in Eastcott Road, for many years, but now has permission from Swindon
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‘Still in the dark’ on brother’s death
THE brother of a man found dead in a river earlier this year has made a desperate plea for answers. The body of Ryo Belger, 27, was discovered by a walker in the River Ray on January 29, a few hundred yards from Elborough Bridge, in Purton Road, and
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People lose right to Incapacity Benefit
MORE than 100 people claiming Incapacity Benefit in Swindon have been declared fit to work after having their cases reviewed. The Government is testing claimants before moving them on to Employment and Support Allowance, or the lower level
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Skydiver set to help kids
SHOP assistant Jamie Reid will celebrate turning 21 by taking part in a daredevil parachute jump and raising money for charity at the same time. The jump, which was a birthday present from Jamie’s mother in March, also provided him with the perfect fundraising
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Maria, 10, tells the tale of guide dog
HEARING how a guide dog changed Alan Fletcher’s life inspired a schoolgirl to get typing on her computer. Maria Skevi, 10, was asked to write a story for young children as part of her school work and after meeting the Swindon Guide Dogs chairman, she
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Howell on brink of top 10 at Ballantine's
DAVID Howell pulled himself to within touching distance of the top 10 following a strong second round at the Ballantine’s Championship in South Korea. The Broome Manor pro has regularly missed cuts so far this year but was at the upper end
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Police investigate spate of car fires
A SPATE of five car fires in the space of a week in one area is being investigated by police. The last occurred on Wednesday in Beatrice Street, when firefighters found the car well alight at 1.30am. On Saturday morning there were three
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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after collision
A MOTORCYCLIST needed hospital treatment on Tuesday night after an accident at a busy junction in Old Town. The man was hurt in a collision involving a car at the Victoria Road junction with Prospect Place. Police briefly blocked off the section of
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Delight as son’s book is published
THE family of writer Luke Bitmead, who tragically took his own life, have spoken of their delight in seeing his final book published. The 34-year-old writer, who was suffering from depression, was admitted to Great Western Hospital in October 2006 after
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Swindon bands urged to enter national battle of the bands
The hunt is on for a new star as Battle of the Bands South Coast gets underway and Swindon musicians are invited to brush up their fretwork and enter the national competition. The prizes on offer for Battle fo the Bands are designed to support new talent
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Microchipping of dogs won’t stop yobs says MP
NORTH Wiltshire MP James Gray has said it is middle-class pet owners who will be hit by the Government’s crackdown on dangerous dogs. Yesterday Mr Gray claimed plans to microchip all puppies will fail to deter yobs from using dogs as weapons but will
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What are you waiting for? Come and be pampered!
SUNDAY is your day is to spoil yourself when the Swindon Advertiser Ladies Charity Pamper Day comes to town. Our pamper day takes places at the Hilton Hotel near junction 16 of the M4, from 11am to 4pm, and will be raising money for Breast Cancer Care
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Hospice hopes to set up support groups
PROSPECT Hospice is calling on the people of Wroughton to come along to an evening session to find out more about the work of the local charity, and how they can do more to support it. The information evening, at 7pm on May 9, sees members of the patient
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Heat is on as firefighters face 24hr bike ride
THE HEAT is on for firefighters taking part in a 24-hour cycling challenge across the county this weekend. Cyclists will tackle a route stopping at all 24 of Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service’s fire stations and raise money for five local charities
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Town in top three for first time buyers
SWINDON has been named as being in the top three places in the UK for first-time buyers. It was pipped to the top spot by Milton Keynes and Dartford, in Kent, and came in second place in the survey compiled by online service Experian PropertyCheck.
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What recession? Our sales are up
THE day it was officially announced the UK had entered into a double-dip recession, a shopping centre in Swindon bucked the trend by posting massive sale increases. McArthurGlen’s Swindon Designer Outlet yesterday announced that during the
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Super-fast broadband scheme brings jobs boost
A NEW report has revealed that BT’s investment in super-fast broadband in Wiltshire is expected to create thousands of new jobs in the next 15 years. The report, by Regeneris Consulting, predicts the high-speed technology is capable of contributing
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What a leading lady
IT MAY not be an Oscar, but leading lady Daphne Breakspear admitted to shedding a tear after being given an award recognising a lifetime commitment to amateur theatre. Daphne, from Wroughton, was presented with a Swindon Does Arts Hero Award on the opening
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Robins return for club legend Lou
TOWN’S legendary manager Lou Macari will make a return to the County Ground dugout as a growing list of stars pledge to play in a charity match next week. The hero of Swindon Town’s charge up the Football League ladder in the late 1980s will be taking
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Foderingham back and keen to make amends
GOALKEEPER Wes Foderingham believes Town boss Paolo Di Canio made the right decision to drop him from the team to face Gillingham last weekend, but is itching to get back into the side to help secure the League Two title tomorrow. The 20
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Dan the Fan: Hopefully this is just for starters
After being the stand out team in League Two overall this season, Swindon deservedly earned promotion last Saturday back to League One at the first time of asking. At the start of the season promotion back to League One was seen as a must, and that
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Now finish the job
SWINDON manager Paolo Di Canio wants his players to put in a ‘special performance’ to complete the job and ensure the Robins are crowned League Two champions at home to Port Vale tomorrow. Town have their destiny in their own hands and three
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RUNNING: Bellamy in form at Mini Marathon
LILLIE Bellamy showed she is one of the best young runners in the south west at the weekend when she competed in the Virgin Mini Marathon. The Swindon Harrier was selected as part of the south west under 17 girls team and ran against some of the best
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SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Mings to moves upstairs in Bluebirds reshuffle
ADIE Mings will step down as Chippenham manager at the end of the season, becoming director of football at Hardenhuish Park to oversee the club’s ambitious new structure. Veteran defender Nathan Rudge will take charge of the Bluebirds’ Southern
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SOUTHERN LEAGUE: 'Maybe we just didn't want survival enough'
JOINT boss Gary Horgan admits a lack of mental toughness in difficult times has been a huge contributor to Supermarine’s struggles in the Southern Premier this season. Marine are almost certain to be relegated unless they beat Cambridge tomorrow, other
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Hans is winning the mind games
HANS Andersen believes he is reaping the benefits of employing a sports psychologist ahead of the European Grand Prix in Leszno tomorrow night. The Swindon charger has this season enlisted the services of Hertfordshire-based Neil Drew, who
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Holmes determined to avoid another title blow
WINGER Lee Holmes is hopeful Swindon can succeed where parent club Southampton failed and convert their impressive league position into a league title. The Saints are still able to secure promotion to the Premier League if they beat Coventry tomorrow
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Di Canio says Vale will have a point to prove
TOWN boss Paolo Di Canio believes Port Vale pose a real danger to Town’s title bid despite the fact they have nothing to play for as the season draws to a close. The cash-strapped side can’t make the play-offs and currently sit 13th in the League Two
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Adams bids to spoil the party
PORT Vale manager Micky Adams will instruct his players to go out and spoil Swindon’s party when the two sides meet at the County Ground tomorrow. A win for Town will make sure of the League Two title, but Adams believes that his side still have plenty
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Shane signs up for Moore
HE COULD easily be twiddling his thumbs in retirement, but Shane Moore is instead revelling in signing a new deal at Swindon. The 25-year-old D-man has been announced as the latest name on the Wildcats’ 2012/13 roster following the returns
